Manchester City vs Liverpool: Match Thread

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Coutinho has been really poor. He hasn't really made a case for himself to stay in the team when Lallana and Markovic are fully fit.

Is correct...

[Exiled_red]

I thought we were the better side for the first 40mins, that goal is a killer though, we don't deserve to be behind

[RedReet]

At this rate Coutinho will be lucky to come out for the second half. He has been desperate.

We look toothless upfront.

Pity, but sure one mistake against this quality and your ****ed. Was shocking defending by moreno after a good half. Allen has been excellent. Sturridge and sterling can't seem to get into the game.

Coutinho has been awful lazy and keeps giving away possession in bad areas.

Absolute nonsense. Coutinho has worked his balls off this game and has played very well. Might have lost it the odd time when under pressure, but overall has been very good.

[danperkins]

Coutinho has been really poor. He hasn't really made a case for himself to stay in the team when Lallana and Markovic are fully fit.

The quality is there but really doesn't show it enough.. So frustrating. He has gave away the ball so much and is just cruising around. I think he may be the one to drop out alright. I wonder will he ever get that consistency and step up to be the player he really should be.

So frustrating.

[Muddled]

I thought we were the better side for the first 40mins, that goal is a killer though, we don't deserve to be behind

This.

[Red_Polo]

**** goal to concede but Moreno will learn he won't get that time here.

Coutinho wants to wake the **** up. Been very sloppy.

[BobTheCharmer]

On a wet night with his pace, sterling should be running into the area as often was possible, bound to get a pen.

Moreno has looked good but as is so often the case, left footers seem so one footed. He almost gave a pen away diving in.

Frustrating as **** as we look as good as city, we are going toe to toe. Just need a cutting edge. Countinho needs to be a bit sharper.

[danperkins]

Absolute nonsense. Coutinho has worked his balls off this game and has played very well. Might have lost it the odd time when under pressure, but overall has been very good.

He's been **** mate

[Gibbo]

Thought Lovren did as well as he could. Was coming through the back of the opponent in the penalty area.

I think Lovern should have had an eye on Silva to begin with, then even not he should have beasted him in the air not played a weak header across the goal, Moreno was at fault but Lovern was too for me.

[RedReet]

He's been **** mate

Shocked to see so many agree. I'll stat this up tomorrow.

[danperkins]

Yeah lovren and Moreno poor for the goal. Such a shame

[G]

Better team but lacking the final ball. Sturridge has had nothing to work with. Same last week but he got one chance and took it. Need that again.

[Red_Polo]

I don't think he's been lazy, but he has been sloppy / lacking in sharpness.

[EwarWoo]

Coutinho's passing was off last week as well.

Who made the crappy clearance just before the goal? It was halfway between hoofing it away and passing it, not decisive enough at all. As soon as that was hit you could see it was trouble.

I blame that as much as Moreno who's otherwise had a very good game.

[Venton]

I thought Coutinho has started the season brightly but he's sluggish today, no question - under and overhitting passes and making the wrong decisions. Not like him but everyone has an off day.